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Founded by Darfeld in 1824; raised to the rank of priory 1825 and to the rank of abbey 1832.

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1825: The monastery of O.L. of Mont-des-Olives at Oelenberg is founded by German monks from Darfeld.
1888: Oelenberg began a “foundation” at Mariaveen where the monks were in charge of a project to give work to the unemployed. The property did not belong to the community. It was suppressed in 1952.
1905: the first church, constructed under Dom Francois Strunk, is consecrated.
1927: Destroyed at the beginning of WWI, the church is rebuilt and solemnly consecrated 22 October by Mgr. Charles Joseph Ruch, bishop of Strasboug.
1951: This church was seriously damaged during the invasion following the German occupation of 1944-45. In 1951 it was being made ready for worship.
1952: Inauguration of the church.